Should I wait till after kids to have a breast augmentation?

Thank you for the thoughtful question.  Generally, timing of  breast augmentation is a very personal decision.  I advise patients if they are  planning on having  children in the near future (this is open to interpretation) to wait on the breast augmentation procedure. Doing it this way will  potentially minimize  the number of operations  that the patient will undergo.  







Unfortunately there is no way to predict exactly how a patient's breasts will change after pregnancy. A good indication may be to evaluate the changes that occurred with your mother's breasts after her pregnancies (although this is not foolproof either). It may be helpful to keep your weight as stable as possible (under the guidance of your OB/GYN) to prevent significant changes with the breasts related to the weight changes.







Some common changes seen with the breasts  after pregnancy include " involutional  hypoplasia" (breasts  become smaller)  and/or breast ptosis (" drooping"). The changes the breasts experience may be related to genetic factors, skin elasticity changes, hormonal effects, and/or weight gain/loss around the time of pregnancy.



  Anecdotally, in our practice, we have seen many patients have pregnancies, and not require additional breast surgery subsequently.







 Best wishes.

There is no reason, no benefit to delaying.  You should have a personal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn everything you can and to make sure this is the right move for you.  If your surgeon feels that you are a good candidate, and if having the procedure is something that will make you feel better about yourself, it's the right time to go forward!

Hello, and thanks for sharing your question. This is one of the most common questions women often ask before deciding to go ahead with a breast augmentation, and for good reason. In truth, the answer is that it’s ultimately up to you and your personal preferences, although there are a few pros and cons to each choice. First, know that pregnancy and breastfeeding have the potential to affect your breast augmentation results, although many women do just fine getting implants before having children. If you do plan to breastfeed in the future, this is something that you’ll want to discuss with your plastic surgeon, as there are various surgical techniques and strategies that can help to ensure that you'll be able to breastfeed with your implants. My suggestion would be to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon either way, and he or she will likely be able to help you make the best decision to fit your current stage of life. Best of luck!